SOLUTION: find the largest four digit number which is divisible by 5,8,and 9

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Question 780221: find the largest four digit number which is divisible by 5,8,and 9
Answer by tommyt3rd(5050) About Me  (Show Source):
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our number must be a multiple of...
(5)(8)(9)=360
The greatest 4-digit number is 9999, so...
9999/360=27 31/40
so take 27...
360*27=9720